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The Period Education Project, PO Box 1213, Greenville, SC (2026)

08/04/2026

🩸✨ Real conversations. Real role models. Real impact.

What happens when future physicians step into the classroom? Confidence grows. Questions get answered. And the stigma around periods starts to disappear.

👏 Huge shoutout to Kylie Measimer and Sydney Raucher from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine for leading an incredible in-person PEP Rally with Girls Inc. of Chicago!

Together, they helped girls: 💜 Understand their menstrual cycles 🩺 Learn anatomy in a comfortable, judgment-free environment 🩸 Separate facts from myths 🙋 Ask questions they may have never felt comfortable asking before

At PEP, our medical student volunteers—our Period Pros—are more than educators. They’re trusted role models who make menstrual health conversations approachable, evidence-based, and empowering.

Because when young people understand their bodies, they gain the confidence to advocate for their health.

Thank you, Kylie and Sydney, for making a difference—one PEP Rally at a time! 💜🩸

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07/30/2026

🩸 PCOS has a new name: PMOS. But this is much more than a name change.

Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS) is now Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)—a change designed to better reflect what this condition really is: a complex disorder that affects hormones, metabolism, reproductive health, skin, and mental well-being—not just the ovaries.

Why the change?

For years, the name PCOS caused confusion. Many people with the condition don’t actually have ovarian cysts, and the old name often led to delayed diagnoses and misconceptions about what was really happening in the body. PMOS paints a more accurate picture of this whole-body condition.

💜 PMOS affects 1 in 8 women and people assigned female at birth of reproductive age—more than 170 million people worldwide. Yet many remain undiagnosed for years.

For adolescents, early diagnosis matters.

Irregular periods, persistent acne, excess hair growth, hair thinning, weight changes, or signs of insulin resistance should never be dismissed as “just puberty.”

Recognizing PMOS early allows healthcare professionals to monitor long-term health, provide individualized treatment, and reduce the risk of future complications such as infertility, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

At PEP, we believe periods are a vital sign. Understanding what’s normal—and what’s not—empowers young people to advocate for their health and get the care they deserve.

Knowledge changes lives. So can the right diagnosis. 💜🩸

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07/22/2026

🧠💜 Menstrual health and mental health are deeply connected, but too often, we only talk about the physical symptoms of periods.

In honor of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, PEP Period Pro Mahnoor Memon (SUNY Downstate College of Medicine) explores an important conversation that’s often overlooked.

While cramps and heavy bleeding are commonly discussed, anxiety, depression, and severe mood changes related to the menstrual cycle are frequently dismissed as “just hormones.” For some, these symptoms can significantly impact school, work, relationships, and daily life.

For many individuals from underserved communities, cultural stigma, language barriers, and limited access to healthcare can make it even harder to seek help.

✨ Menstrual health isn’t just physical. It’s emotional. It’s mental. And everyone deserves access to education, support, and compassionate care.

Thank you, ._, for reminding us that reducing stigma starts with having honest conversations.

💜 Read the full blog through the link in our bio.

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07/15/2026

🌟 Welcome to Our Newest Period Pro Panel Members! 🌟

Please join us in congratulating the newest members of the PEP Period Pro Panel! 🎉💜

🩺 Lexi Zazvrskey Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

🩺 Ami Dave University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

🩺 Catherine Kinkopf Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

These outstanding future physicians will join returning panel members Starlla Dabady, Dana Awad, Paisley Steadman,and Christina Bonaparte to help guide and strengthen PEP’s mission.

The Period Pro Panel serves as a student advisory group, providing valuable feedback on our curriculum, educational resources, and Period Pro experience. Their voices help ensure our programs remain engaging, medically accurate, and relevant for both the medical students who deliver PEP Rallies and the young people we serve.

We are incredibly grateful for the time, leadership, and passion each of these medical students brings to PEP. Together, they’re helping shape the future of menstrual health education—one conversation, one Rally, and one generation at a time. 💜🩸

Please join us in welcoming Lexi, Ami, and Catherine to the Panel! 👏✨

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07/08/2026

🩸 Periods + Fatigue? It Might Be More Than “Just Being a Teen.”

The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new guidance on iron deficiency, and one recommendation stands out for adolescents:
➡️ All teens should be screened for iron deficiency at least once after they’ve had their period for about a year—and no later than age 14. Screening should continue for those with heavy periods, a low-iron diet, fatigue, or other risk factors.

Why does this matter?
Iron deficiency is one of the most common health concerns in menstruating teens, and heavy menstrual bleeding is the leading cause. Even before anemia develops, low iron can affect: 🩸 Energy levels 🧠 Concentration and learning 💤 Sleep quality 💪 Athletic performance ❤️ Overall well-being

If your saying... 💬 “I’m exhausted all the time.” 💬 “I can’t focus.” 💬 “My periods are super heavy.”..don’t assume it’s just a busy schedule or “normal.” It could be time to have a conversation with your healthcare provider.

At PEP, we remind young people that periods are a vital sign. Paying attention to what’s normal—and what’s not—is one of the best ways to protect long-term health.

💜 Knowledge leads to earlier diagnosis, better treatment, and healthier futures.

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07/02/2026

🏃‍♀️ Period cramps got you down? Movement might help more than you think. 🩸

Exercise isn’t just a distraction from period pain, it may actually help address some of the things causing cramps in the first place.

💥 Here’s why:
✨ Exercise releases endorphins, your body’s natural pain relievers. ✨ It may help reduce the effects of prostaglandins, the chemicals that trigger uterine cramping. ✨ Movement improves blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues. ✨ Regular activity can lower inflammation over time. ✨ It helps reduce stress and muscle tension, which can make pain feel worse.

The good news? You don’t need an intense workout. Walking, stretching, yoga, swimming, dancing, or any movement you enjoy can make a difference.

Every body is different, but if cramps are making life difficult, adding movement to your routine may be worth a try. 💜

🩸 Have you noticed exercise helps your period symptoms? Tell us what works for you below!

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06/10/2026

🌟🩸 Period Pro Spotlight: Shelby McVey 🩸🌟

This month, we’re shining the spotlight on one amazing Period Pro, ! 👏💜

Shelby is a member of the Class of 2027 at Emory University School of Medicine and is passionate about pursuing a career in family medicine with a focus on women’s health.

What makes Shelby truly PEPtastic? This summer, she’s stepping up to lead FOUR virtual PEP Rallies, helping ensure that young people have access to accurate, evidence-based menstrual health education. 🌎✨
Yesterday, Shelby successfully led a PEP Rally on her own with Girls Inc. of Memphis, empowering participants with knowledge, confidence, and the understanding that periods are a normal part of life. 💪🩸

Shelby believes that healthcare should be approachable and understandable for everyone. Her passion for patient education and commitment to helping people understand their health make her a natural fit for the menstrual movement.

When she’s not studying medicine or leading PEP Rallies, you can find her camping ⛺, cooking 🍳, or crocheting 🧶.

💜 Thank you, Shelby, for sharing your time, talents, and enthusiasm with PEP. Because of dedicated Period Pros like you, more young people are gaining the knowledge they need to advocate for their health and future.

🎉 Drop a 👏 or 💜 below to help us celebrate Shelby!

06/01/2026

🌈🩸 Happy Pride Month from PEP! 🩸🌈

At Period Education Project, we believe everyone deserves access to accurate health information, supportive conversations, and the confidence to understand their body.

This Pride Month, we celebrate the diversity of experiences, identities, and journeys that make our communities stronger. We know that menstrual health education isn’t one-size-fits-all, and creating spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and respected matters.

By breaking stigma, encouraging questions, and providing medically accurate education, we’re helping build a future where everyone can access the information they need without shame or judgment.

Here’s to learning, listening, and supporting one another—not just this month, but all year long. 🌈✨

05/28/2026

🩸 Menstrual Hygiene Day is a reminder that periods are normal — but access, education, and dignity are still not guaranteed for everyone.

Good menstrual hygiene is not a luxury, it’s a right. 💥
 Let’s talk openly, break the stigma, and take bold action to make period care safe, accessible, and shame-free for all. Because when we normalize conversations around menstrual health, we help create healthier, more confident futures. 🌎✨

At PEP, we believe one critical piece is often missing from conversations about period poverty: education. Access to products matters, but so does access to trusted, medically accurate menstrual health education that helps young people understand their bodies without fear or shame.

This month, in celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day, PEP completed SIX in-person and virtual PEP Rallies across the country! 🎉 From libraries to schools to community spaces, our Period Pros helped create safe spaces for honest conversations and medically accurate menstrual health education.

A huge thank you to for providing period products for several of these rallies! 🩷 Education + products is always a win-win when it comes to supporting menstrual health and ending stigma.

💗 Want to help us keep these conversations flowing? Your donation (Link in Bio!) helps us continue training future healthcare providers and expanding menstrual health education to schools and communities across the country. Together, we can break the cycle of stigma through both access AND education.

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05/20/2026

Let me hear you say it Loud and Proud! Menstrual health is health. Period. 🩸✨

As we build momentum toward Menstrual Hygiene Day ( May 28th!), our latest PEP newsletter is full of reasons to feel hopeful about the future of healthcare.

We’re celebrating our graduating Period Pros as they head into specialties including OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Neurology, and more at programs across the country. 🙌🏽

These future physicians are bringing menstrual health education into every space they enter, helping create a future where conversations about periods are informed, stigma-free, and part of everyday healthcare.

This issue also highlights: 💫 10,000 pads donated through an incredible community partnership 💫 Support helping us expand PEP Rallies and menstrual health education nationwide 💫 The power of education + access working together to change lives

📬 Want to join the movement? Sign up for our newsletter, the Drip — link in bio!

Because changing the future of healthcare starts with conversations today. ❤️

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